BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #163 — Wednesday, 12.14.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. SUPER BOWL WEEKEND: Rolling Stone has partnered with the Crane Bay events venue in Indianapolis to hold its first ever weekend of events tied to the sporting event. The festivities begin Saturday, February 4, with a party at an industrial warehouse in honor of Bacardi's 150th anniversary with performances from award-winning artists. Sunday, Rolling Stone will host the "Rock & Roll Tailgate party" for both Super Bowl attendees and local residents. Classic tailgate food will be served. More than 6,000 attendees are expected. Adweek:
http://bit.ly/t3K3ah
2. SOCIAL MEDIA BLUNDERS: Ad Age names this year's 10 biggest social media marketing mistakes. Anthony Weiner and "Weinergate," Qantas's bad timing with its Twitter contest, and Ashton Kutcher's tweet regarding the alleged Penn State child abuse scandal are included.
http://bit.ly/sZbf1x
3. HOTEL LOBBY MEETINGS: Sheraton, Marriott, and Hilton are among the brands redesigning their lobbies as multi-use spaces that can be used for business meetings. ABC News: "The investment, so far, is paying off: As revenues from in-room amenities such as pay-per-view movies and telephones dry up, hotels are reporting higher food and beverage sales in their public spaces."
http://abcn.ws/vdG5oC
Senior editor Anna Sekula reported on this movement earlier this year as part of her look at the seven biggest venue trends of the past decade:
http://bit.ly/psCvsr
4. CLEAR CHANNEL HIRE: The global media and entertainment company has named Bob Stohrer to the newly created position of C.M.O.-digital. Stohrer will lead all marketing activities for iHeartRadio. Clear Channel also announced Monday that its custom stations will remain commercial-free through the first quarter of 2012 as it determines how best to incorporate marketers into the service. Ad Age:
http://bit.ly/rRerGd
* LOCAL NEWS *
COAST TO COAST: Cort Event Furnishings expanded its Lounge22 Powered by Cort collection to Atlanta, Baltimore, New Orleans, and Washington.
http://bit.ly/5BOTZN
BOSTON: The 2011 Santacon starts Saturday with patrons dressed as Santa hitting bars all over the city.
Chef Todd English may reopen Olives in City Square early in the New Year.
http://bit.ly/tFl6tx
Forbes contributor Tom Groenfeldt would like to see open lobster tanks from the organization Mike’s of Maine at a tech conference:
http://onforb.es/v9B1Mp
CHICAGO: The Facebook status of local planner Erin Patrick: "So here's the news. Ep2productions is launched. It is a separate entity from Erin Patrick and is a full event decor company... It is going to be a small, intimate event machine designing stunning events in the city and around the world. We have a wonderful team of people forming to make it all work! I am super excited about this. Tel one, tell all!!!"
http://bit.ly/t7cl7D
Grubwithus, a Chicago-based social dining network, launched a "Create-Your-Own" meals platform on Tuesday. Users select a date, time, and price for the meal they want to host and invite guests; Grubwithus selects and reserves the restaurant.
http://bit.ly/tOq019
Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized in advance for any inconveniences that the NATO and G-8 summits may cause in May—including the disruption of proms and other springtime events. But his overall tone on Tuesday was hopeful: "We are a big city, a big metropolitan area...Whether it’s proms or weddings, we will be able to figure out a way…to accommodate” those events. “[The summits are] a one-time opportunity for the city.”
The Chicago Sun-Times:
http://bit.ly/uQluLC
LAS VEGAS: Skyline Exhibits, designer and producer of exhibits and graphics for trade shows and marketing events, has expanded to a larger facility with nearly 50,000 square feet, bumping up the company's space by nearly 40 percent. Meetings Focus:
http://bit.ly/ts8Zn1
LOS ANGELES: The Recording Academy has partnered with FX Marketing Group to offer the official program book for the 54th Grammy awards show to fans for the first time in bookstores and on newsstands nationwide. The book will be on sale starting in mid-January in major U.S. markets. The show is slated for February 12 at the Staples Center.
This month, the House of An's Tiato Kitchen Bar Garden & Venue is celebrating the holiday season with a series of pop-up chef events showcasing molecular menus. Upcoming events are December 15 and 29, and are open to the public with reservations required.
Steve Madden is hosting a promotional event, "Steve Brings It," tonight with fashion bloggers in Santa Monica. The event will offer complimentary makeup applications, cocktails, and a photo prop area.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Attila Glatz Concert Productions present the New Year's concert 2012: Salute to Vienna, December 30 at the Knight Concert Hall.
Miami News Times lists the top five free New Year's Eve 2012 parties.
http://bit.ly/vHf6Zz
The Miami Marlins ballpark construction is 90 percent complete and on-schedule said team officials. This month and last have been marked by record-breaking ticket sales. NBC Miami:
http://bit.ly/tqfUnk
NEW YORK: Last night, Smart Car hosted a Christmas party at bowling alley the Gutter in Williamsburg. Two Smart Cars wrapped in holiday designs were on display, sliders and candied apples were served, and guests received gift bags with Smart Car bowling shirts.
The Apollo Theater continues its Kwanzaa tradition with its fifth annual Regeneration Night celebration December 30. This year's program will feature the New York dance company Forces of Nature Dance Theatre and musicians Craig Harris and Tailgaters Tales.
ORLANDO: The American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championship is Saturday and Sunday at the Orange County Convention Center. Nearly 4,000 dogs are entered in the competition, making it the largest show in the event's history. This is the first time the competition has been in Orlando since 2002. It is scheduled to remain here through 2015.
TORONTO: The largest purchase in Canadian sports history was announced this past Thursday. Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment was purchased by rival telecom companies Rogers and Bell Canada for $1.32-billion. The two will split their majority stake 50/50. Toronto Life does a roundup of local media reactions:
http://bit.ly/uvfKVC
WASHINGTON: Washingtonian readers voted for their favorite restaurants in an online survey. Komi took top honors in the best for special occasions category while Graffiato won best new restaurant. The full list:
http://bit.ly/uo86es
TLC hosted a "TLCeason" winter celebration at the Silver Spring Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza this past Saturday. More than 350 participants came out for cider, hot chocolate, a sugar cookie decorating station, and face painters provided by Talk of the Town.
YOUR NEWS: What are you doing? Tell us: [email protected].
With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, Carla Warrilow in Toronto, and Matthew Mogavero, Jana Schiowitz, Anna Sekula, Courtney Thompson, and Katherine Zoeller in New York.
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